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Internships:Finding and ApplyingBy Alex Krantzler

+What is an Internship?

“Any official or formal program to provide practical experience for beginners in an occupation or profession.” — Random House Dictionary

“An internship is an opportunity offered by an employer to potential employees, called "interns", to work at a firm for a fixed, limited period of time. Interns are usually undergraduates or students…” — WikiJob

+Why Would You Want or Need An Internship?

Internships provide on-the-job training in a field you’re interested in and open doors to future jobs and even careers.

Many employers use internships as a way to train and evaluate future employees.

A 2009 NACE (National Association of Colleges and Employers) survey of U.S. employers with interns found that 67% of interns were given job offers after their internships were complete.

Internships are a risk-free way to “try on” a career.

+What Types of Internships Are There?

Legally required to pay the federal minimum wage

Often skilled; they are most common in the engineering, legal, business (especially accounting and finance), technology, medical, science, and advertising sectors.

Paid by the hour, week, or with a stipend

Often found in entertainment fields like radio, film, television, etc. and non-profit organizations.

Subject to stringent labor guidelines In California, interns who

are not paid MUST receive college credit for their work.

“Unpaid interns must not benefit the company economically or be used to displace the work done by paid employees.”

Paid Internships: Unpaid Internships:

+Where Can You Find Internships?

Your School* Check with the Dean or

Department Chair for your major or field of interest. You may find an internship on campus.

Your Community* Non-profit organizations

within your community are always in search of some extra hands.

The Internet* http://www.internships.c

om/ http://www.idealist.org/ http://

www.experience.com/entry-level-jobs/internships/

http://www.hercampus.com/careerette

http://www.mediabistro.com/joblistings/?nav=mmj

+Want More Information?

Contact Me!

Alex Krantzler (408)677-8168

alex.krantzler@gmail.com www.facebook.com/

alexandra.s.krantzler www.nvcaregion.org

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